try this again

Fatherhood was proving to be quite the endeavor for Artorias. His children had boundless amounts of energy at all times and kept him on his toes with their antics and adventures. Still, he somehow found the time and energy amongst the five furious fuzzballs to do everything expected of him as Aegis. One of those things included meeting visitors from other packs when they came to call. Such a voice summoned him from his borders, drawing the alpha's attention away from the puppy pile all wrestling out in the blooming spring gardens. He tasked one of his patrolling Knights to keep an eye on the little lords and ladies while he headed off to tend to official pack business, sliding smoothly out through the castle gates and across lush verdant fields to entreat with their guest.

The wolf Artorias found waiting for him at the border was one from a memory—the wolf that had challenged his brother-in-law Kotori for the fallen Abaven some time ago. He could not recall her using her name at the challenge, but he knew of her regardless. Curiosity painted the wolf's features as he approached the visitor. "Good day to you, Miss. Welcome to the Hallows," he greeted the stranger in a friendly enough manner, dipping his head in a welcoming nod. "How fares your pack? All well, I hope." It seemed that more and more packs were suffering strife and falling, it seemed. Artorias hoped that this was not another case. Small talk aside, Artorias left the air open for the wolf to introduce herself and state her business with him. As a fellow alpha, he presumed this would be a matter of diplomacy.

"Artorias Carpathius" | "Carpathian" | "Corbin" | "Eira" | "Argent"